Ecom

What Ecom does

ecom GmbH is a German electrical and electronics manufacturer of precision measurement instruments for exhaust gas analysis, pressure measurement, and leak detection, headquartered in Iserlohn. Founded in 1985 as rbr Messtechnik GmbH and rebranded to ecom GmbH in 2017, the company designs and produces its instruments exclusively in Germany using electrochemical sensors, non-dispersive infrared (NDIR), chemiluminescence (CLD), and photoacoustic spectroscopy (PAS) technologies. Its product portfolio spans handheld analyzers (ecom-D, ecom-J2KNpro, ecom-EN3, ecom-CL2), the ecom-DP3 pressure measuring device, and the ecom-ST stationary emissions monitor introduced in 2021. Notable engineering features include 100% climate-chamber calibration at 5, 20, and 40°C, an integrated gas cooler for loss-free measurement of water-soluble gases (NO2, SO2), PTFE-lined tubing, automatic CO sensor switch-off, and 10-year housing warranties.

The company sells to four primary customer groups: chimney sweeps and heating craftsmen (SHK-Handwerk) performing regulatory inspections; burner and boiler manufacturers in production and R&D; engine and power-generation operators (CHP, biogas, gas turbines, diesel); and industrial process facilities (aluminum, cement, refineries, waste incineration). Revenue is generated through three streams — hardware sales of instruments and ready-to-measure packages, service and maintenance contracts (including ecomFORT full-service packages and loaner devices), and equipment leasing. Distribution combines direct field sales in Germany, wholly-owned subsidiaries in France, the USA, China, Austria, and Belgium, an e-commerce webshop, specialist wholesale partners, and a network of international distributors reaching nearly 40 countries.

ecom is privately held and family-managed by three managing directors covering commercial areas (Matthias Platte), human resources (Jennifer Vanessa Platte), and products, technology, and market (Frank Binz), with no disclosed external investors or parent company. The company holds ISO 9001 certification from TÜV Rheinland, has carried TÜV product approvals since 1987, and has been recognized with the 'Weltmarktführer aus Südwestfalen' (World Market Leader from South Westphalia) designation. Marketing is multi-channel — company website, webshop, YouTube (ECOM EXTREME series), newsletter, trade shows, and direct field sales — and is supported by the ecomMANDER mobile app and ecom-CLOUD data management as a growing software layer around the hardware.

Name

Ecom

Legal name

ecom GmbH

Website

https://ecom.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

ecom GmbH manufactures precision measurement instruments for exhaust gas analysis, pressure measurement, and leak detection, serving chimney sweeps, heating craftsmen, burner and boiler manufacturers, and industrial facilities across nearly 40 countries. Headquartered in Iserlohn, Germany, and founded in 1985.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Measurement Instruments

NAICS

Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513), Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516), Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Laboratory Analytical Instruments (3826)

akta.pro primary industry

Process Analytical Instrumentation (Gas analyzers, spectroscopy, pH/ORP, conductivity) (IMAGAFAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems (CEMS) & Stack Testing (EUAHADAA), Fugitive Emissions & Leak Detection (LDAR, OGI, Methane) (EUAHADAB), Stack/Source Emissions Testing & CEMS Support (EUAHACAB)

Keywords

• Exhaust gas analysis
• Flue gas analyzers
• Pressure measurement instruments
• Leak detection equipment
• Emissions monitoring devices

Headquarters

HQ city

Iserlohn

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales: Sale of exhaust gas analyzers, pressure meters, leak detection devices, and accessories. Products sold as complete ready-to-measure packages including instrument, probes, tubing, and carrying case. Includes professional services for device setup and training.
2. Service and Maintenance: Device service, calibration, and full-service packages (ecomFORT). Includes device maintenance contracts, calibration services, and loaner device programs during servicing.
3. Leasing: Equipment leasing options for customers who prefer not to purchase devices outright, providing flexible financing solutions.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

ecom GmbH designs, manufactures, and sells precision measurement instruments for exhaust gas analysis, pressure measurement, and leak detection, developed and produced exclusively in Germany. Its product portfolio includes handheld flue gas analyzers, industrial emission analyzers (CLD/PAS), fully automatic pressure testers, leak detectors, stationary emission monitors, and the ecomMANDER app plus ecomCLOUD data management. Customers include chimney sweep trades, SHK craftsmen, burner/boiler manufacturers, engine/power-generation operators, and industrial facilities in nearly 40 countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ecomMANDER: Free Android and iOS app for ecom flue gas analyzers enabling wireless data transfer, remote control, and smart data processing.
• ecom-EXTREM
• ecom-CLOUD

Products and services

• ecom-J2KNpro TECH Mobile industrial emission analyzer using chemiluminescence (CLD) and photoacoustic spectroscopy (PAS) for highly accurate NOx and NO2 measurement; designed for industrial applications, burner/boiler manufacturers, and engine/power-generation operators requiring compliance-grade emissions data.
• ecom-D Handheld flue gas analyzer with an integrated gas cooler that continuously cools sampled gas to 5°C with electronic monitoring, enabling loss-free measurement of water-soluble gases such as NO2 and SO2. Targeted at chimney sweeps, SHK tradesmen, and industrial users.
• ecom-DP3 Fully automatic pressure measuring device for all tests according to TRGI, TRWI, TRF and other standards; DVGW certified. Used by chimney sweeps and SHK tradesmen for pressure testing on gas and water installations.
• ecom-CL2 Combined hand and compact measuring instrument merging handheld and compact functionalities into a single ready-to-use device. Targeted at tradesmen and field service technicians.
• ecom-EN3 Compact flue gas analyzer and successor to the ecom-EN2, positioned as a measuring-technology all-rounder for chimney sweeps, SHK tradesmen, and service technicians performing routine emissions and pressure measurements.
• ecom-ST Stationary emissions measuring device for continuous exhaust gas monitoring at industrial plants such as power stations, refineries, waste incineration, cement, and aluminum processing. Targeted at industrial process and environmental monitoring applications.
• ecomFORT Full-Service Package Full-service package covering device maintenance, calibration, and loaner device provision during servicing for ecom measurement instruments. Targeted at customers who want predictable operating costs and minimized downtime.
• ecom Leasing Program Equipment leasing program that allows customers to use ecom measurement instruments without purchasing them outright, providing flexible financing for tradesmen, service companies, and industrial customers.
• ecomMANDER App Free smartphone app (iOS/Android) that wirelessly connects to ecom flue gas analyzers for data transfer, remote control, live data display, PDF report generation, and digital maintenance forms. Sold as a free companion to the measurement instruments.
• ecomCLOUD Cloud-based data management solution that stores, organizes, and shares measurement data captured by ecom flue gas analyzers, supporting digital documentation and reporting workflows.
• Leak Detection Devices Leak detection devices used to locate gas and pressure leaks in heating, gas, and water installations, sold as part of ecom's measurement instrument portfolio to chimney sweeps, SHK tradesmen, and industrial customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 5x faster gas conveyance (2.6 L/min) compared to conventional analyzers, saving time per measurement
• +3 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ecom-BelgiumcoreOthers · 1 January 2025Wholly-owned subsidiary established in 2025 to serve the Belgian market directly.
• ecom-AustriacoreOthers · 1 January 2022Wholly-owned subsidiary established in 2022 to serve the Austrian market directly.
• ecom-ChinacoreOthers · 1 January 2020Wholly-owned subsidiary established in 2020 to serve the Chinese market directly.
• ecom-FrancecoreOthers · 1 January 1993Wholly-owned subsidiary established in 1993 to serve the French market directly.
• ecom-AmericacoreOthers · 1 January 1993Wholly-owned subsidiary established in 1993 to serve the North American market directly.
• TÜV RheinlandcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 1987TÜV Rheinland provides product certification and quality assurance testing. The ecom-J was one of the first exhaust gas analyzers to receive TÜV approval in 1987. Products carry ISO 9001 certification through TÜV.
• Kleinschmidt GmbHminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSpecialist wholesale distributor for ecom products. Located at Stockholmer Str. 5, 29640 Schneverdingen, Germany. Distributes selected ecom products to customers in their region.
• International Distribution PartnerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork of distribution partners serving customers in nearly 40 countries worldwide. Partners include distributors in Switzerland (marxer-novotech.ch), France (ecom.fr), USA (ecomusa.com), Spain (spanish.ecomusa.com), and many other countries.
• Kaminkehrer helfen krebskranken Kindern e.V. (Chimney Sweeps Help Children with Cancer)minorOthersCharitable association supported by ecom through donations. Association organizes annual 'Glückstour' bicycle tour through Germany to raise donations for cancer research and affected children and families.
• Iserlohn Roosters (Ice Hockey Club)minorOthersLocal sports sponsorship. ecom sponsors the Iserlohn Roosters ice hockey team as part of regional sports club support.
• Iserlohn Kangaroos (Sports Club)minorOthersLocal sports sponsorship. ecom sponsors the Iserlohn Kangaroos sports club.
• Sportfreunde Sümmern (Sports Club)minorOthersLocal sports sponsorship. ecom sponsors the Sportfreunde Sümmern sports club.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Testo: German-headquartered manufacturer of portable flue gas analyzers, combustion analyzers, and emissions measurement instruments for HVAC trades and industrial customers. Most direct competitor to ecom in handheld exhaust gas analysis in DACH.
• MRU Instruments: German manufacturer of emission and process gas analyzers, including handheld flue gas analyzers and stationary emissions monitoring systems. Directly comparable in product range, customer base (chimney sweeps, SHK trades, industrial), and DACH-centric footprint.
• Bacharach: US-based provider of combustion and emissions analyzers, refrigerant leak detectors, and gas detection instruments serving HVAC, industrial, and commercial markets. Closest North American counterpart to ecom in portable combustion analysis.
• Kane International: UK-based manufacturer of flue gas and combustion analyzers for the heating engineer and chimney sweep market. Comparable product positioning in handheld analyzers targeting SHK trades and boiler service technicians.
• Wöhler: German manufacturer of measurement technology for chimney sweeps, SHK trades, and building diagnostics, including flue gas analyzers and pressure/leak testing instruments. Highly comparable in DACH channel and customer overlap.

Broad incumbents

• Sick AG: Large German industrial sensor and gas analysis company with broad emissions monitoring and process analytics offerings. Overlaps with ecom in industrial gas measurement and stationary emissions monitoring but at significantly larger scale and broader portfolio.
• Drägerwerk: German safety and gas detection specialist with broad gas measurement and detection product lines. Comparable in gas sensor and detection technology but serves a wider safety/medical/industrial portfolio than ecom's combustion-focused niche.
• Honeywell Analytics: Division of Honeywell offering fixed and portable gas detection and emissions monitoring solutions. Comparable in industrial gas measurement and leak detection, with substantially larger scale and geographic reach than ecom.
• MSA Safety: Global safety equipment manufacturer with a strong gas detection and fixed gas monitoring portfolio. Overlaps with ecom in combustible gas and emissions measurement, but is diversified across the broader safety market.
• Siemens Process Instrumentation: Large industrial automation and process instrumentation player with continuous gas analysis and emissions monitoring offerings. Overlaps with ecom's industrial and stationary emissions analysis ambitions (e.g., ecom-ST) but operates at a vastly different scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCYEDVez2nguXguBYJTZr6DQ
• Xx.com/ecom_GmbH

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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